A PANTHER ENCORE!

TMB/WWG repeats as section champs

Before last year, the wrestling team had never advanced to the state tournament. Now, they’re making it a habit. The Panthers defeated Pipestone Area, Minneota and Canby on Saturday in the Section 3A championship to advance to the state tournament for the second time

in as many years. Above: Frenzied Panther fans, noisy pretty much all afternoon, nearly blew the roof off the VMC after this pin by Trevor Eisfeld in :13 against Minneota’s Kaden Culver. Right: Coach Karl Campbell shared one of many hugs after the long day of wrestling — this one with daughter, Alyssa. For complete coverage, see pages six and seven.